Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holidays with Festive Fruitcake Cookies. These delightful cookies are bursting with spices, dried fruits, and nuts, creating a nostalgic flavor experience that’s perfect for any celebration. Whether enjoyed with a cup of hot cocoa or shared during festive gatherings, these cookies are sure to spread joy and cheer throughout the season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped dates)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (chopped walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts gently.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg